US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6237Polydor 2391 432
- Format
- LP, Album · 53
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6237-ASide A Label
PD-1-6237-BSide B Label
Gregg DiamondTiger Tiger
Vinyl pressings
Tiger Tiger
by Gregg Diamond · 1979
10 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Tiger Tiger was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Tiger Tiger
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 4 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6237Polydor 2391 432
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 26
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6237-ASide 1 Label
PD-1-6237-BSide 2 Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6237Polydor 2391 432
- Format
- LP, Album · 56
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6237-AS-CP1Side A Label
PD-1-6237-BS-CP1Side B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6237Polydor 2391 432
- Format
- LP, Album · 72
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6237-ASide A Label
PD-1-6237-BSide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6237
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · 73
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6237
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SNB DM-1 PD1 2037-A2Side A runout
SNB DM-1 PD1 2037-B2Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6237First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2391 432First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | Polydor PD-1-6237First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6237 / Polydor 2391 432First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6237First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6237 / Polydor 2391 432First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6237 / Polydor 2391 432First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6237 / Polydor 2391 432First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Polydor 2391 432LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2391 432LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Lay It On The Line5:09
- A2Crazy Lady Luck5:27
- A3Rushin' Roulette5:39
- B1Tiger Tiger (Feel Good For A While)6:50
- B2Take The Boogie Home8:10
- B3Seaview2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tiger Tiger are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tiger Tiger are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Tiger Tiger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Canada, Italy, Philippines. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6237.
How do I tell if my copy of Tiger Tiger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6237, 2391 432) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-1-6237-A and PD-1-6237-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tiger Tiger on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
